Graphic Design - Clark State Community College

Graphic Design from Clark State Community College is a Campus Associate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Graphic design is one of the fastest growing and most diverse professions in the communications field. Graphic designers develop a variety of visual communication solutions for clients including magazine and newspaper advertising, annual reports, product packaging, brochures, corporate identity, catalogs, editorial graphics, book covers and posters. The aim is integration of the conceptual and the technical. Students will develop critical and conceptual thinking abilities so that they can communicate any idea clearly and powerfully. Students will be prepared for the practice of design in the professional context and provided the basis for their continued creative and personal growth. With a problem-solving format, students will develop visual communication skills, explore the integration of type and images through a variety of traditional and computer media and imaginatively deliver messages responsive to the needs of the sender and the receiving audience. The Graphic Design program is a two-year computer intensive learning experience focusing on industry-standard practices. Dedicated to keeping up with technological advances affecting the visual arts, the program integrates technology with fine arts sensibility. The program course schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional quarters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of an associate degree in Graphic Design, a graduate will be able to: Utilize QuarkXpress effectively as a layout tool. Utilize Adobe Photoshop effectively as an image-editing tool. Utilize Adobe Illustrator effectively as a vector graphic/illustration tool. Verbally communicate ideas, concepts and design knowledge. Design effectively with type. Present himself or herself in an organized and professional manner. Write and design a professional resume and portfolio. Manage a design problem from conceptualization to a finished layout. View more details on Clark State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.